The nameKurt

Kurt is a German short form of Konrad. It was a strong American name in the 1960s.

Boy's name
German

Meaning

Kurt comes from Konrad, from Germanic words meaning "bold" and "counsel".

Origin

German.

History

In the United States Kurt reached 109th place in 1964. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 236th, in 1996.

Did you know?

In January 1992 Nevermind by Nirvana, Kurt Cobain's band, knocked Michael Jackson's Dangerous off the top of the American album chart.

Famous people named Kurt

Kurt Cobain, musician
Kurt Vonnegut, novelist
Kurt Russell, actor

Popularity of the name Kurt

Kurt in the United States

2100thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024

1964peak year (3,169 births)

85,998babies named Kurt in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Kurt was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 28,299 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Kurt. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Kurt in the United States were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 75 births a year on average, against 105 in the five years before.

Kurt in the United Kingdom

2622ndmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025

1997peak year (135 births)

1,172babies named Kurt in the United Kingdom since 1997

Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Kurt was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 568 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Kurt. Half of all babies named Kurt in the United Kingdom were born before 2002.

Kurt in France

2478thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures

1942peak year (35 births)

1,050babies named Kurt in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kurt in Norway

1960peak year (153 births)

3,574babies named Kurt in Norway since 1945

Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Konrad

Sibling names for Kurt

Names from the same generation as Kurt, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kurt mean?

Kurt comes from Konrad, from Germanic words meaning "bold" and "counsel".

What is the origin of the name Kurt?

German.

Is Kurt a girl's or a boy's name?

Kurt is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Kurt?

In 2024, Kurt was the 2100th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 71 births.

What are the variants of the name Kurt?

Variants and related names of Kurt include Konrad.

What are good sibling names for Kurt?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Suzanne, Anissa, Yvonne and Irma for a sister, Karl, Nikolaus, Geoffrey and Steve for a brother.

Who are famous people named Kurt?

Kurt Cobain, musician; Kurt Vonnegut, novelist; Kurt Russell, actor.